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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has called critics of his Fisheries Amendment Bill “a range of noisy voices” and invited them to have their say at the select committee. The bill, which is scheduled to have it’s first reading on ... <a title="Shane Jones labels critics of fisheries bill as ‘noisy voices’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/shane-jones-labels-critics-of-fisheries-bill-as-noisy-voices/" aria-label="Read more about Shane Jones labels critics of fisheries bill as ‘noisy voices’">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand McLeod joined the All Blacks coaching staff in 2017. © Photosport Ltd 2022 www.photosport.nz All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod is crossing the ditch. McLeod has been recruited by the Wallabies to take up a position as the side’s defence coach for the next three years. The 53-year-old was a member ... <a title="Wallabies poach former All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/wallabies-poach-former-all-blacks-assistant-coach-scott-mcleod/" aria-label="Read more about Wallabies poach former All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast are centuries old, according to police. RNZ understands an Ōwhiro Bay homeowner was gardening when they made the discovery in June last year. At the time, police said the resident was under no suspicion and a forensic anthropologist and pathologist determined ... <a title="Human remains found in garden in Wellington’s Ōwhiro Bay are centuries old" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/human-remains-found-in-garden-in-wellingtons-owhiro-bay-are-centuries-old/" aria-label="Read more about Human remains found in garden in Wellington’s Ōwhiro Bay are centuries old">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ composite A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation. A report by the Health and Disability Commissioner found his sarcastic remark to a fellow surgeon, who questioned him on his approach, “inappropriate”, and criticised ... <a title="Patient dies after ‘burnt out’ brain surgeon ignores advice from colleague" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/patient-dies-after-burnt-out-brain-surgeon-ignores-advice-from-colleague/" aria-label="Read more about Patient dies after ‘burnt out’ brain surgeon ignores advice from colleague">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In New Zealand and elsewhere, some dual UK citizens have spent hundreds of dollars to get new British passports. RNZ / Gill Bonnett Some British dual nationals are getting permanent exemptions from needing UK passports to travel there – but the carve-out is not going to help those in New Zealand. ... <a title="Some dual British citizens get border exemption from new passports" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/some-dual-british-citizens-get-border-exemption-from-new-passports/" aria-label="Read more about Some dual British citizens get border exemption from new passports">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Executive Director of NZ Drug Foundation Sarah Helm. Supplied The New Zealand Drug foundation is calling for a “fundamental shift” in drug policies in response to dramatic increases in cocaine and methamphetamine consumption. The foundation said police wastewater testing showed cocaine use reached an all time high during the last quarter ... <a title="Rise in cocaine and meth use prompts call for ‘fundamental shift’ in policies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/rise-in-cocaine-and-meth-use-prompts-call-for-fundamental-shift-in-policies/" aria-label="Read more about Rise in cocaine and meth use prompts call for ‘fundamental shift’ in policies">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A milk spill on SH73 near Parapet Rock, between Lake Pearson and Castle Hill, means that road users are being asked to stop on demand. Supplied / NZTA Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury. It comes after an oil spill ... <a title="Milk spill, oil spill affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Cantebury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/milk-spill-oil-spill-affecting-traffic-on-state-highway-73-in-cantebury/" aria-label="Read more about Milk spill, oil spill affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Cantebury">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Explainer – With the Iran war leaving supply chains choked off, pain at the pump is rising, but you still need to drive. How can you get the most out of your tank? Here’s some options. The price of 91 petrol has now heading towards $4 a ... <a title="Energy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when driving" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/energy-crisis-how-to-max-your-fuel-efficiency-when-driving/" aria-label="Read more about Energy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when driving">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The dairy company, majority-owned by China’s Bright Dairy, reported after tax result was $85.4m lower than the same period last year. Supplied/ Synlait Synlait has described its half-year net loss of $80.6 million as disappointing as it pledges to deliver a pathway to recovery. The dairy company, majority-owned by China’s Bright ... <a title="Synlait’s $80.6 million loss after ‘perfect storm’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/synlaits-80-6-million-loss-after-perfect-storm/" aria-label="Read more about Synlait’s $80.6 million loss after ‘perfect storm’">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Divers from Tauranga iwi Ngāti Ranginui during a freediving course run by Waitā. Supplied/Waitā With the goals of building marae “bench strength” and improving water safety, King Country iwi Ngāti Maniapoto is launching a freediving course for its descendants. Sam Mikaere is the group Chief Executive of Te Nehenehenui, the post ... <a title="King Country iwi Ngāti Maniapoto launching freediving course" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/king-country-iwi-ngati-maniapoto-launching-freediving-course/" aria-label="Read more about King Country iwi Ngāti Maniapoto launching freediving course">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The council’s chief executive Lynda Keene said while it was not good news, it was a relief that the impact was not being felt during a peak season. 123RF Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey ... <a title="UK and European visitors cancel trips to New Zealand amid Middle East conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/uk-and-european-visitors-cancel-trips-to-new-zealand-amid-middle-east-conflict/" aria-label="Read more about UK and European visitors cancel trips to New Zealand amid Middle East conflict">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService is forecasting periods of heavy rain for the upper North Island. MetService The upper North Island looks set for a wet end to the week, with a deep subtropical low bringing rain and strong winds. A heavy rain watch is in place for Northland for 53 hours, from 10am Wednesday ... <a title="Weather: Stormy end to week for upper North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/weather-stormy-end-to-week-for-upper-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Stormy end to week for upper North Island">Read more</a>
